College advice from the ‘experts’ who’ve been there
Helping college students “figure it out” sooner rather than later is what the latest edition of the awarding-winning “Been There, Should’ve Done That — 995+ Tips for Making the Most of College,” (Front Porch Press) continues to do. The 4th edition again draws from interviews with seasoned collegians across the U.S.
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Spooky tomes for tweens
Halloween is the perfect holiday for kids, providing them a unique opportunity to dress up in costume and scour the neighborhood soliciting treats.
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How to Stop Moral Decline in America
A recent study demonstrated that professional ethicists, for example professors of ethics, do not behave any better than the general population. How can this be?
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Book Provides Glimpse into Internationally Renowned Architect's Work
Perhaps no art form is more pervasive in our daily lives than the art of architecture, surrounding us at virtually every turn.
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Summer Reading Can Help Kids Get Off to a Strong Start
While summer reading may no longer be mandatory in many school districts, that doesn't mean kids can't read during their summer vacations. Parents can greatly improve their child's chances of starting the school year off on the right foot by encouraging them to read throughout the summer. To get kids enthusiastic about summer reading, consider the following tips, courtesy of the Literary Council of Alaska.
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Recreational Read Teaches How to Climb that Social Ladder
Not many people get the chance to experience "how the other half lives." These are the cliques who are born with the right last name and grow up in the elite suburbs of the country. They attend the desireable schools, socialize at the country club, and later on go on to marry for the added status that it will bring. After that they spend their time vying for invites for the latest fundraiser, or working toward chairing the next committee.
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Passover Recipes Are Given a Healthy Twist
From a nutrition standpoint, Passover is an extremely difficult holiday. Many people I speak with diet the weeks before the holiday in anticipation of the inevitable 5 to 7 pound weight gain.
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Traditional Textbooks May Be Replaced by E-Readers
E-readers are palm-sized electronic devices that can offer newspapers, magazines and books as digital content. While they can be convenient for the recreational reader, e-books may be a boon to students as well.
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How to Stop Moral Decline in America
Ethics does a good job with its primary task: given different situations, it tells us what is the right thing to do. The problem is, even if we know what the right behavior is we often don't do it. I predict moral behavior will continue to decline in America unless the tenets in our book, The Ethical Executive, are followed.
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